Reliance Jio offers 1 year free Amazon Prime membership for select Jio Fiber plans

After it was accidentally revealed, Reliance Jio today officially announced that it is offering its Jio Fiber customers free one year Amazon Prime membership, worth Rs. 999 that includes unlimited access to Amazon Prime Video, as part of their plan benefits at no additional cost. The offer is available for both the existing or new Jio Fiber users with Gold (Rs. 1299) or above plan. Continue reading “Reliance Jio offers 1 year free Amazon Prime membership for select Jio Fiber plans”

Apple Watch cellular now supported on Vodafone Idea networks in India

Vodafone Idea has announced that it will support for cellular service on the Apple Watch (GPS + Cellular) in select circles across India, from June 12, 2020. The service will be made available for Vodafone Postpaid customers, which includes the Enterprise Postpaid customers too.

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ADIA to invest 5683.50 crore in Jio Platforms for 1.16% stake

Reliance Industries today announced that Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (“ADIA”), globally-diversified investment institution will invest Rs. 5,683.50 crore in Jio Platforms. This investment values Jio Platforms at an equity value of Rs. 4.91 lakh crore and an enterprise value of Rs. 5.16 lakh crore. ADIA ’s investment will translate into a 1.16% equity stake in Jio Platforms on a fully diluted basis. Continue reading “ADIA to invest 5683.50 crore in Jio Platforms for 1.16% stake”

Jio launches Rs. 401 plan with 90GB data and 1 year Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription

After teasers, Reliance Jio has launched Rs. 401 plan that offers a 1-year Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription in addition to 90GB (3GB per day + 6GB) of data, unlimited voice calling (Jio to Jio Unlimited, Jio to Non-Jio FUP of 1000 minutes), SMS (100 / day) and access to Jio apps with a validity of 28 days. The standalone Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription costs Rs. 399 for 1 Year. To continue getting Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription benefits for 1 year, user needs to continuously to be on any active plan. Airtel launched a similar bundled offer back in April, but that offers 3GB of data. Continue reading “Jio launches Rs. 401 plan with 90GB data and 1 year Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription”

Jio Platforms to raise Rs. 9093.60 Crore from Mubadala, additional Rs. 4546.80 crore from Silver Lake and co-investors

Reliance Jio has announced that Mubadala, a leading Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor, will invest Rs. 9,093.60 crore in Jio Platforms at an equity value of Rs. 4.91 lakh crore and an enterprise value of Rs. 5.16 lakh
crore. Mubadala’s investment will translate into a 1.85% equity stake in Jio Platforms on a fully diluted basis. Continue reading “Jio Platforms to raise Rs. 9093.60 Crore from Mubadala, additional Rs. 4546.80 crore from Silver Lake and co-investors”

Reliance Jio might offer 1 year free Amazon Prime membership for Jio Fiber users soon

Reliance Jio might be offering its Jio Fiber customers free one year Amazon Prime membership, worth Rs. 999 that includes unlimited access to Amazon Prime Video, as part of their plan benefits at no additional cost. The offer that appeared on MyJio app also mentions that this is a one time offer.

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Vodafone IDEA launches Rs. 251 prepaid data add-on pack with 50GB benefit

Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel recently launched the Rs. 251 add-on pack with 50GB data benefit. Following that, Vodafone IDEA has also launched its new Rs. 251 prepaid data add-on pack that offers 50GB benefit. Continue reading “Vodafone IDEA launches Rs. 251 prepaid data add-on pack with 50GB benefit”

Vodafone IDEA partners with Paytm for prepaid recharge through USSD UPI ID

Vodafone IDEA recently partnered with Paytm to help users and merchants earn by selling prepaid recharges. Following that, both have partnered again to make prepaid recharges easier for feature phone users and non-digital savvy users. Continue reading “Vodafone IDEA partners with Paytm for prepaid recharge through USSD UPI ID”

JioMart online grocery service goes live in 200 towns across India

Earlier this year, Reliance Industries’s Reliance Retail announced JioMart, a web portal to buy food and groceries online in an attempt to take on BigBasket, Flipkart, Amazon India, and more. Initially, the online grocery service was launched in Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Kalyan as a part of the pilot programme. Continue reading “JioMart online grocery service goes live in 200 towns across India”

Vodafone Idea launches new Rs. 29 all rounder pre-paid plan with talk time, data, rate cutter benefits

Vodafone Idea has silently introduced new Rs. 29 plan that becomes the company’s new minimum recharge All Rounder plans. The new plan offers Rs. 20 worth talk time benefits for calls and SMS, adds 2.5p/sec call rate cutter as well as 100 MB data with 14 days of validity. This looks like a good deal for the price. Continue reading “Vodafone Idea launches new Rs. 29 all rounder pre-paid plan with talk time, data, rate cutter benefits”

KKR to invest Rs. 11,367 Crore in Jio Platforms for 2.32% stake

Reliance Jio today announced that KKR a leading global investment firm will invest Rs. 11,367 crore in Jio Platforms. This investment values Jio Platforms at an equity value of Rs. 4.91 lakh crore and an enterprise value of Rs. 5.16 lakh crore. KKR’s investment will translate into a 2.32% equity stake in Jio Platforms on a fully diluted basis. Continue reading “KKR to invest Rs. 11,367 Crore in Jio Platforms for 2.32% stake”

Airtel launches Rs. 251 prepaid data add-on pack with 50GB benefit

With people staying at home now due to nationwide lockdown, telecom operators have been revising its existing plans, introducing new packs to offer more data like the Rs. 251 ‘Work From Home’ plan from Reliance Jio. On similar lines, now Airtel has now introduced its new Rs. 251 prepaid data pack that exists on top of the base plan’s validity.

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Airtel launches ‘Work@Home’ essentials and add-on bundle solution for businesses

With people staying at home due to the ongoing nationwide lockdown, Airtel introduced various offers and solutions like unlimited premium Kids content on XStream, access to ZEE5’s premium content, etc. On similar lines, now Airtel has launched a new ‘Work@Home’ solution for businesses with essentials and add-on bundles for working from home. Continue reading “Airtel launches ‘Work@Home’ essentials and add-on bundle solution for businesses”

General Atlantic to Invest Rs. 6,598.38 Crore in Jio Platforms

Reliance Jio today announced that General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity firm will invest Rs. 6,598.38 crore in Jio Platforms. This investment values Jio Platforms at an equity value of Rs. 4.91 lakh crore and an enterprise value of Rs. 5.16 lakh crore. General Atlantic’s investment will translate into a 1.34% equity stake in Jio Platforms on a fully diluted basis. Continue reading “General Atlantic to Invest Rs. 6,598.38 Crore in Jio Platforms”

Jio launches new Rs. 999 pre-paid plan with 3GB data per day, 84 days validity

Last week Reliance Jio launched a new Rs. 2399 yearly plan with 2GB data per day and new Work from Home add-on data packs. Today it has launched a new Rs. 999 plan with 3GB per data day and 84 days validity, which it calls Work-from-Home plan. Continue reading “Jio launches new Rs. 999 pre-paid plan with 3GB data per day, 84 days validity”